Cal vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cal Rank #671

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Cal or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Cal and Salem mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cal and Salem boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.